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Pursuers' Panel

FAQs

What is the Pursuers' Panel?

The panel consists of six solicitors selected by the Society on the basis of their expertise in dealing with professional negligence claims to assist members of the public with advice about negligence claims against solicitors and, where appropriate, to assist solicitors already advising members of the public in connection with the handling of negligence claims against other solicitors.

Each member of the panel is available to deal with negligence claims against other solicitors on an individual basis. However, where a claimant is already represented by a solicitor in relation to a negligence claim against another solicitor, members of the panel will not provide advice to or act for that claimant, unless the existing solicitor refers the matter to a member of the panel. It should be emphasised that members of the panel are happy to receive referrals from other solicitors, either to handle the whole claim, or to assist with advice in relation to any aspect of a claim.

Who are the members of the panel?

The six Scottish solicitors on the panel are:

1. Stephen Blane, A & W M Urquhart, 16 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, EH3 6HR. Telephone: 0131 556 2896

2. Terry Brennan, Brennan & Co, 69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 3HL.. Telephone: 0141 314 3760

3. Tim Edward, Maclay Murray & Spens, Quartermile One, 15 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EP. Telephone: 0131 228 7000

4. Lyall Moodie, John Henderson & Sons, 8 Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2NS. Telephone: 01387 267111

5. Iain Nicol, Nicol & Co, 8 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston, EH54 6QF. Telephone: 01506 464260

6. Fiona M Stephen, Anderson Strathern, 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY. Telephone: 0131 270 7700

How do I contact a member of the panel?

Each member of the panel can be contacted through their own individual firms whose telephone numbers are given. The panel members are not employed by the Society and are independent of the Society.

Will a panel member charge for their advice?

Yes, all members of the panel will charge professional fees although some members of the panel will provide advice under the civil legal aid advice and assistance scheme where it applies. However, there may be difficulties in obtaining legal aid for such advisory work from the Scottish Legal Aid Board.